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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1955

Page

7

Reds at Polo Grounds Edge Philson Homers

New York AP report on a twi night four game series between the Reds and Giants at the Polo Grounds. Cincinnati seeks to split the doubleheader and gain ground for a first division berth as the world champion Giants aim to widen their margin over the Reds.

Reds Polo Grounds Edge Philson NEW York the Polo Grounds Giants Cincinnati Redlegs Redsce Giants New Yorkers Philadelphia Phillies Connie Mack Stadium Chicago Cubs Red Suns Wally Post Robin Robers Roberts Phils Richie Ashwalk del Ennis Joe Black Marker Bobby Morgan Ennis

Studio Boxing Under Probe

A federal grand jury will probe a televised boxing series on WEWS in Cleveland to determine any antitrust violations. The IBMG expelled 10 managers and trainers amid the dispute, while 17 Cleveland and Akron figures were subpoenaed for next Tuesday's proceedings.

Cleveland Cleverland Plain Dealer WEWS International Boxing Managers Guild New York the Plain Dealer Justice Department Akron IBMG The Plain Dealer

Baseball Monday NL results and early schedule notes

National League results show Brooklyn 10 over St. Louis 4 and New York 3 with Chicago at Philadelphia and St. Louis at Pittsburgh on tap. Early schedule entries list Baltimore at Cleveland and Boston at Kane City with Wednesday moves including Boston at Chicago and New York at Kansas City.

Brooklyn St. Louis New York Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Baltimore Cleveland Balmore Detroit Boston Kaneat City Kansas City Washington Cincinnati Milwaukee Cincinnat Chicago Pan Louis Chica Redlegs Cub Temple Pet Burgess Toronto Kruszewski Montreal Post Havas Ma Benet Roeer Thurman Harmon Buffalo Cf Columbus Bridges Richmond McMillan Hava Mel Syracuse Buffalo Jaxhall Rochester Richmond de Landrith Montreal Freeman Columbus Mont Ashburn Havana Morgan Hamner Ennis Jones Walthus Greengrass American Association Meyer e-Blayioci Minneapolis Estruck Tor Black Denver Nuxhall Toledo Loumvie Senna Omaha St. Paul Rbi Enni Indianapolis Burgess Landrith Charleston Bell S—Roberts SF St. Paul McMillan Indianapolis Chariton Kruszewsk Waitkusun Louisville McMillan Minneapolis Slusgewaki Bb—Black Nux- Indianapolis Louisville Hall Freeman SO —Black Roberts St.Paul Ohana Ho—Black Freman Robe Sores Rer Black A. St. Paul U—Warneke Goets

Bosox Open Big Week For Chisox

Boston Red Sox head to Chicago to start a pivotal week against the White Sox as Boston trails the Yankees by 3 1/2 games. Chicago manager Pinky Higgins says will stay in the race to the end while Boston faces a tough windup with seven games versus the Yankees.

Chicago Boston Red Sox White Sox Tigers Red Sox New York Yankees Marty "Marion Marion Boston Pinky Higgins Yankees

Drake Readmitted to Missouri Valley Conference

Drake University returns to the Missouri Valley Conference after a four year absence following the 1961 slurging incident involving Johnny Bright. The league now has eight members: Wichita, Oklahoma A&M, Bradley, Houston, Detroit, St. Louis, and Tulsa.

Kansas Chey Drake University Johnny Bright Drake Wichita Oklahoma A & M Bradley Houston Detroit St. Louis Tulsa Missouri Valley Bright Oklahoma AM Des Moines Towa Oklahoma

Penny to Lift Ban on Boxing in Pennsylvania

Beur wan tena bong Pennsylvania will lift the boxing ban after George Le Land Leader signs into law a new boxing code. The measure pins hopes on a cleaner sport through a strengthened Athletic Commission and a nationally televised fight in Philadelphia Arena.

Penny Manriselag Beur Wan Tena Bong Pennsylvania Eal Pensy San Gon George le Land Leader Julio Mederos Harold Johnson Philadelphia The States Athletic Commission

Revalado Rejoins Indians as Orioles beef up lineup

Revalado returns to the Tribe as the Indians add Rudy Regalado and Billy Harrell from Sacramento. Bud Daley boosts the outfield with a 277 batting average and 4 RBIs among recent adds. Bob Lemon scheduled to pitch for Baltimore. Early Wynn out with elbow soreness. open series against the Orioles.

Cuevenasu Aveland Indians Prick Jmmore Orioles Vie Regelado Chicago White Sox Indianapelle Rudy Regalado Billy ‘Harrell Indianapols Bud Daley Trom Sacramen Daley Trom Ford Roca Cliby Gyteaeattres Ag Psben Saolter Boge Ang Bob Lemon Indians Baltimore Wynn

Amateur title record field grows as golf entries surge

Nearly 1500 golfers competed in sectional qualifying for the National Amateur Championship. The U.S. Golf Association accepted a record 1507 entries, beating the previous high of 1416 in 1951. Bruce Cudd of Portland and C. W. Adams Jr. led West sectional scores at the Broadmoor course in Seattle.

Assour Fearons Acros U.S Golf Assn Seattle Bruce Cudd Portland C. W. Adams Cuda Broadmoor Adams Dick Stearns Cisco Peer Cereals

Athens Bowling Season Opens With Multiple Leagues

The Athens bowling season starts this week with Sportland opening. Tuesday League begins Sept 2, Thursday League on Sept 8, Friday League on Sept 9, Monday Tongue starts Sept 2, and MeBap League begins Sept 12. Ladies League rowing listed for Sept.

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Nyefight Results: Christen Sen Stops Pointer in New York

Boxing report from New York lists Chris Christen sen stopping Iene Pointer after 146 pounds, with Niagara Fails point reduction and Contes at 138 pounds. Denmark involved in results.

New York Chris Christensen Denmark

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